Catching Up

It has been a crazy couple of weeks!!! Two weeks ago was our church's Backyard Bible Club. I helped with one of the clubs, and it was SO much fun!! We had an average of 20 kids every day, and I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or the teachers. It was tiring, but we had a good time, and the kids were amazing! Emily worked VERY hard at memorizing 29 verses in 4 days, and was awarded a brand new Bible with her name on it. If I were a good mom, I would have pictures of this, but I don't.
Last Sunday night, a dear couple friend of ours had their 7 day old baby, Josias, air lifted to Cook Children's Hospital in Dallas to treat a couple different infections that he has. Please pray for this family as today marks day 7 of their hospital stay, and they are looking at at least 7 more days. Mom and Dad's names are Faith and Josh Longoria, and they are so tired. They have been sustained by God's grace, and are such a great example of trusting in the Lord. Pray that they will find rest and be able to come home soon.
Sarah was preparing for a trip home to SC this week, and my mom mentioned how she wished Emily could come with her. I laughingly mentioned it to Sarah on Thursday afternoon, and she said, "She can come with me, I don't mind." I thought she was crazy to trek 1300 miles with 3 kids. Well, partway with 4 kids. She dropped her nephew off on the way. But, after a lot of talking, we decided to let Emily go. She was so excited, and she was reunited with her Meme and Papa this evening. Again, a good mom would have pictures of her leaving, but it was too crazy.
So, that's what we've been up to. Brian takes his promotion test this Friday. Please pray for him to be able to spend this week studying and preparing. I'm not sure how long it will be before we have results, but please pray that this year he will be able to put on his next stripe.
Hope ya'll are having a good week. Remember those around you who are suffering and thank God for your health, and the grace and mercy HE bestows in your lives!